B52s Launch Heavy Nonstop Raids Near DMZ
UPI reports on March wartime actions as B52 bombers and fighter-bombers conduct heavy non stop raids near the DMZ. A Marine helicopter patrol is wiped out near Da Nang while Viet Cong snipers threaten an inspection by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Orville Freeman. one Skyraider and a pilot are lost in the fighting.
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Saigon
US Agriculture
Orville Freeman
Freeman
South
U.S
da Nang
Leatherneck Helcopter
South Vietnam
Paris Vietnam
Fourth of July activities kick off with derby parade
Childress Jaycees host a July 4 celebration from 8 30 a m in parade in front of the old high school with decorated bicycles and antique cars. Fishing Derby at Mair Park lake runs 8 30 to 11 30 a m with prizes for most fish and largest catch. Youth play day at Yq Settlers Arena features races with no entry fees.
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Red River Sportsmen's Club
Delbert Wasson
Childrese
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Fair Park
M. Tommorrow
Mair Park
Yq Settlers Arena
Fair Park Municipal
Leach Announ
AF Band Set to Play in Old Settlers Parade
The Sheppard Air Force Base band will participate in the Old Settlers Parade on the afternoon of July 18. Arrangements were made by Congressman Graham Purcell, with Morris Higley requesting the band’s participation. Those wishing to join the parade with floats bicycles or old vehicles should contact Ray Grimes. Prizes will be awarded to riding clubs floats and bicycles.
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Sheppard Air Force Base
W. E. Helms
Graham Purcell
Morris Higley
Ray Grimes
DPS Seeks 120 Men for Highway Patrol Training
The Department of Public Safety seeks additional patrolmen aged 20 to 35, announced today by Sgt. Floyd Etheridge. Contact the local DPS office at 7-2548 to apply as 120 men will be trained in a special school in Austin.
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Department of Public Safety
Floyd Etheridge
Etheridge
DPS
Ina
Austin
Organizing Grazing Association Discussed at Meeting
A Badger House Grazing Association session in the courthouse assembly room focused on forming a grazing group and its feasibility. County Supervisor Phillip Madeey of the Farmer's Home Administration said no formal plans exist yet and a follow up meeting may be held in two weeks. Seven people attended.
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Badger House Grazing Association
Phillip Madeey
Farmer's Home Administration
Index Will Not Be Published Thursday
Most businesses of Children will be closed tomorrow for the Fourth of July according to Tom Lemen chairman of the Retail Activities committee of the Chamber of Commerce Service businesses such as service stations and several grocery stores will be open The Childress Index will not publish.
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Tom Lemen
Chamber of Commerce
Childress Index
Price backs Reagan for Republican nomination
Congressman Bob Price said in a Washington statement that he would support California Governor Ronald Reagan if Reagan is a serious contender at the Republican convention. Price added he would back Reagan as president if he remains in effective contention.
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Bob Price
California
Ronald Reagan
Washington
Price
Reagan
Texas liquor reform dies as session ends
Texas budget session concludes with no liquor law reforms despite $177 million tax bill. Gov Connally’s hoped liquor by the drink measure failed, and the session yields a $2.6 billion 1969 appropriation with no new major programs. Texans face a 3 percent state sales tax starting Oct. 1 plus city taxes, and a 50 cent franchise tax for capital assets.
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Austin
UPI
Texas
Senate
John Connally
Connally
Atty
Crawford Martin
Texas Liquor Control Board
Bruce Services In Estelline Thursday
Funeral services for Mrs Travis Bruce 41 of Parnell will be held at 2 pm Thursday at the First Baptist Church of Estelline with Rev W L Huggins officiating Burial will follow at Halver Cemetery Spicer Funeral Home of Memphis handles arrangements Mrs Bruce died Monday in Hall County Hospital Memphis after a brief illness She was born at Rising Star and lived in Amarillo from 1942 1948 before moving to Hall County She was a member of the First Baptist Church
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Travis Bruce
Parnell
First Baptist Church
Estelline
W. L. Huggins
Halver
Spicer Funeral Home
Memphis
Bruce
Hall County Hospital
Rising Star
Amarillo
Hall County
First Baptist
Gun Safety Course Offered Free by John Chapman
John Chapman announced there will be no charges for teaching the Hunter Safety Course. He is a NRA official instructor and will encourage graduates to join the NRA with a $1 membership patch. The four hour program covers firearm safety handling and procedures with a mandatory field trip and a written test. Interested individuals or groups may contact Chapman.
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John Chapman
Chapman
National Rifle Association
NRA
Wreck Victims Remain In Fair Condition
Two passengers from an early Monday vehicle wreck remain in fair condition at Childress General Hospital. Attending physicians report Emmett Beal and Bettye Estes as the injured, with the accident occurring about 1 am Monday morning.
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Childress General Hospital
Emmett Beal
Bettye Estes
Delitions Mailed to Washington on Gun Regulation Petitions
Mrs. L. L. Baker mailed petitions against stricter gun sale rules to U S Senators John Tower and Ralph Yarborough and Texas Congressman Bob Price and Graham Purcell. A total of 507 signatures were gathered in three days without solicitation.
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Texas
U. S
L. L. Baker
U.S
John Tower
Ralph Yarborough
Bob Price
Graham Purcell
Knights of Pything Lodge Officer Installation
All members are invited to attend the officer installation and ice cream supper at 8 p.m. tomorrow with details of the event.
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Knights of Pything Lodge
McCarthy Supporters Ramp Up Moves in Democratic Split
Senator McCarthy's followers push out of state conventions and threaten a third party as Humphrey seeks unity. Delegation fights over seats spark preparations for tests at Chicago, with memos defending Humphrey aides amid rumored McCarthy opposition.
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Arnold B. Sawidslak
Washington
UPI
Eugene J. McCarthy
Destinatin
Hubert H. Humphrey
Humphrey
Serius
Harry S. Truman
George W Hace
McCarthy
Chicago
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